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Italian Invasion Of Greece 1940-41: Part One

June 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Julia Alpini Division on the march into battle.

The Italian invasion of Greece was made in such an unfathomably rushed and off-handed manner and based on little more than anger, greed, poor assumptions, and ignorance.

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A Capua Sailor: Osvaldo Conti

April 18, 2010 By
Osvaldo Conti

Due to his serious injuries, he was no longer able to join his fellow soldiers advancing towards the adversary. He continued providing cover and firing rounds towards the adversary, never breaking away from his machine gun until he was mortally hit on the head.

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Invasion of Albania (1939)

February 18, 2010 By

The Italian invasion force was built of ad hoc assembled units. It took the name of “Expeditionary Corps OMT” under command of General Guzzoni.

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Prewar Years

February 15, 2010 By
King Zog and Ciano

Mussolini was well aware that Chancellor Dollfuss was murdered by Nazi operatives. He then made two bold steps. He ordered Italian troops mobilized on the Austrian border and sent a wire telegram to Austria promising Italy’s help in the defense of her independence.

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